Dramatic Gabriel Martinelli winner for Brazil breaks World Cup record

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli scored the most dramatic of winners (Picture: Getty Images)

Gabriel Martinelli was Brazil’s hero as they edged past Japan into the last 16 of the World Cup and his late goal set a tournament record in the process.

The clash in Houston was one of the better games of the world Cup so far, with drama until the death.

Japan took a first half lead as Kaishu Sano burst through the middle of midfield and slotted home on 29 minutes.

Carlo Ancelotti managed to get his team going at the break and Brazil were level just before the hour-mark thanks to a header from Read Entire Article